Transit group: Trump administration behind on $1.4B funding

Transportation for America said the Federal Transit Administration has awarded only $25 million of the nearly $1.4 billion allocated in its appropriations bill. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 15, 2018

Peak Pegasus docks at Chinese port amid trade war

The most famous cargo ship in the world has finally stopped drifting in circles, but it may not be the last to flounder.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 14, 2018

Hapag-Lloyd launches online quote tool

The carrier is the first of the top six ocean liners to provide a shipping rate within minutes to a first-time guest via online query.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 14, 2018

Autonomous workboat navigates by cloud data in the Port of Antwerp

Unmanned ships are just beginning to enter service, but the vessels will likely be widespread by 2030. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 13, 2018

East Coast imports reach all-time high in June

The top four eastern seaports are reaping the benefits of capacity projects launched since the Panama Canal's 2016 expansion.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 13, 2018

Will high trucking costs eventually run over food companies' ability to grow?

Rising fees and a shortage of drivers have hit the industry hard, and the challenges show no signs of letting up.

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 13, 2018

Maritime Administration grants $4.9M to reduce landside congestion

Inland waterways provide another modal choice for shippers, but only if their infrastructure is sound enough to handle volumes of shipments. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 13, 2018

Retailers bring in record imports to beat tariffs

With good sales so far in 2018, retailers would rather order early than miss out on end-of-year sales opportunities, according to the NRF.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 13, 2018

GE, Port of Long Beach launch pilot to share cargo arrival data

With volumes on track to break records at the West Coast port, technology and data-sharing are key to ensuring cargo moves efficiently through the supply chain. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 10, 2018

Port of Amsterdam adds solar panels in sustainability push

Government incentives and the Paris Climate Accord are driving the changes at Europe's fourth largest port. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 10, 2018

94 supply chain players sign on to Maersk, IBM blockchain initiative

The companies said their blockchain solution, dubbed TradeLens, would be "fully commercially available by the end of this year."

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2018

CSX shakes up management to facilitate transformation

The railroad announced a new operating structure that would better support its ongoing transition to precision scheduled railroading.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 9, 2018

Uber stands up Uber Freight as separate unit, doubles investment

Uber Freight has grown with "significant momentum" since its launch last May, signaling the freight unit can add value to the company as a whole. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 9, 2018

Cab drivers more likely to be displaced by AVs than truckers

A report found truckers are unlikely to be significantly affected because of the existing driver shortage and the belief that autonomous tech will support rather than replace them.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 9, 2018

UK port association says industry is not prepared for 'no deal' Brexit

Two-thirds of business leaders now think no deal is the most likely scenario for the negotiations, however.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 8, 2018

Petroleum, consumer spending behind carload boom

Traffic in July shows a strong return from a recession, but trade wars are tempering expectations that growth will last.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 6, 2018

Transportation, warehouse employment falls by 1,300

The reduction of jobs shows an understanding of business cycles, indicating healthy, forward looking companies in the industry.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 6, 2018

Heavy-duty truck orders reach record 52K

The growing order backlog creates a supply-demand imbalance, causing higher transportation costs, but spot rates may offer short-term relief.

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 3, 2018

Toyota will deploy 'Beta' hydrogen fuel cell truck this fall

The explosion of online commerce has reshaped the need for zero-emissions trucks, leading to lower fuel costs and a cleaner environment.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 3, 2018

BNSF bans retrofitted tank cars from crude oil service

Tank car owners who invested heavily to upgrade fleets to 2015 safety standards face significant losses if railroads continue to limit their usage in favor of standards even more stringent.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 1, 2018

Engine-maker Cummins voluntarily recalls 500K trucks over faulty part

The recall will roll out in two phases, beginning this month, to replace a defective system that is creating excess emissions of nitrogen oxides. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 1, 2018

Could a vessel fire sink your company's supply chain?

Any disruption in a single voyage has a significant ripple effect.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 1, 2018

Wheels up: How Delta uses RFID to ensure a smooth supply chain

Delta's foray into RFID for logistics began in 2012 — and has yet to lose steam.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • July 31, 2018

How an 11-day truck strike in Brazil hurt Unilever's top line

The consumer goods retailer saw its revenues fall 0.6% and sales decline up to 9% due to the strike.

By Edwin Lopez • July 31, 2018

How COSCO responded to a cyberattack on its systems

The attack shut down the carrier's customer service phone lines and emails in the Americas, forcing a contingency plan on one of the world's largest shipping lines.

By Edwin Lopez • July 31, 2018